Xinhua Headlines: Xi leads efforts to build strong China as people's republic turns 76

BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- People across the country marked the 76th anniversary of the People's Republic of China on Wednesday with travel, shopping and family reunions as an eight-day holiday began.

Hundreds of millions are on the move, foreign tourist arrivals are rising, and smart factories are running at full capacity to fill surging global orders.

Beyond the bustle of activity, another task is und